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In this episode, Richard Pearce, President and CEO of South Star Battery Metals, provides updates on the construction progress of their Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Brazil. Pearce emphasizes the company's commitment to safety, community engagement, and responsible supply chain development. He discusses the importance of battery metals in the energy transition and encourages listeners to explore the broader applications of these metals. Pearce highlights the need for open dialogue and transparency to address misconceptions and build trust. He also acknowledges the global shift towards developing domestic supply chains and the transformative impact of the energy transition. Tune in to learn more about:  The latest construction updates and what is currently being worked on.Discussion on the Itabela City Council meeting.Bringing members of the community onto their team and SouthStar’s commitment to the local community.Some of the commitments around safety they have had with this current phase they are in. Approaches the team has taken when it comes to safety. More on licensing and permitting, where are they at with that, and what does the process look like as of now. Update on the BamaStar Project and how it is going. Where to find Richard’s upcoming webinar and submitting questions via social media beforehandResources: Connect with Richard on LinkedIn! Learn more about South Star’s Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Got questions? Fill out this form and we’ll answer them on the show. Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the press release and updates of the two primary projects at SouthStar! Listen in as the CEO of SouthStar, Richard Pearce talks to us about the Santa Cruz project, modular construction, BamaStar, the 2023 overview, and more!  In this episode, we cover topics such as: · Where to find the most recent press release and the latest advancements on Santa Cruz.  · Being the first plant to go online since 2006, import and export restrictions, and USA jurisdiction of the materials.  ·The short-term challenges and the long-term potential. · Plans on having additional resources to SouthStar’s value-add plant. · Having the approach of starting small, developing relationships, and then expanding. · What is on the horizon for the construction site, future SouthStar LinkedIn content, and the course of action for Santa Cruz in 2023. · Updates on BamaStar, when they plan to start mining, and expanding opportunities.  · The difference between what SouthStar offers versus other companies.  · Discussion on 3M and how SouthStar has approached things.  …and so much more! Resources: Learn more about South Star’s Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Got questions? Fill out this form and we’ll answer them on the show. Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates. SouthStar April 27, 2023 News Release